The Guitars of Eddie Van Halen: 1976-1982 (Pre-Kramer) Authors: Dimitri Deglas, Don Ward, Logan Schenk, and the Guitar Historical Archives. Frankenstrat Charvel ‘Bumblebee’ Ibanez Destroyer / Shark 1961 Stratocaster Unchained / Rasta Rude Karl Sandoval ‘Megazone’ Charvel Explorer / Dragonsnake Charvel Star David Petschulat Mini Les Pauls Unknown Japanese ‘V’ Clone 1958 Gibson Flying V Dean Flying V Gato Guitar 1955 Les Paul Junior 1958 Les Paul 1959 Les Paul 1977/78 Gibson Les Paul Custom 1961 Gibson SG Yamaha “VH” Logo Charvel Music Life Silvertone 1449 Tiesco ET-440 (circa 1966, Ed’s first guitar) Bare wood Guitars ’79 HOG ’80 HOG 23 Fret Boogie Bodies “VH” logo Boogie Bodies